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SAFE Credit Union Hosts Interactive Financial Literacy Workshops at CSU Sacramento

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students in an event hosted by college's Associated Students Incorporation (ASI).

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  • The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students in an event hosted by college's Associated Students Incorporation (ASI).
  • ASI offers services including a food pantry, childcare, a safe ride program and no-cost education events.
  • At Sacramento State, SAFE representatives helped students with their budget and provided feedback to see how they successfully managed their money.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.

SAFE Credit Union Hosts Interactive Financial Literacy Workshops

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With fewer than 1.5 percent of California students receiving financial education in the state's schools, SAFE Credit Union is stepping in to fill that gap with a new program that teaches teens and young adults how to make informed financial decisions.

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With fewer than 1.5 percent of California students receiving financial education in the state's schools, SAFE Credit Union is stepping in to fill that gap with a new program that teaches teens and young adults how to make informed financial decisions.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE VP of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.
  • The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.

Ameriprise Financial and Feeding America® Join Forces to Help People in Need Ahead of the Holidays

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

For the 14th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial is partnering with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help provide meals for families and individuals facing hunger ahead of the holiday season.

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  • For the 14th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial is partnering with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help provide meals for families and individuals facing hunger ahead of the holiday season.
  • The event is part of the firm’s National Days of Service, which the company organizes twice a year to help people experiencing hunger in communities across the country.
  • “In a country with an abundance of resources, 44 million people, or 1 in 7, still don’t have reliable access to food,” said Brian Pietsch, Head of Community Relations at Ameriprise.
  • “The holiday season can add additional pressure, making it an especially difficult time for families and individuals who are struggling.

Fiber Broadband Association’s Regional Fiber Connect Workshops to Reach New U.S. Cities in 2024

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the five cities it has selected to host Regional Fiber Connect Workshops in 2024.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the five cities it has selected to host Regional Fiber Connect Workshops in 2024.
  • By selecting new cities for its Regional Fiber Connect series each year, the Fiber Broadband Association is making its invaluable workshop content accessible to more regions, communities, state broadband offices, operators, utilities, and cooperatives looking to build reliable, high-performance fiber broadband networks.
  • Our workshops will provide them with the resources needed to access the immense benefits of fiber broadband.”
    The Fiber Broadband Association will also host its annual Fiber Connect event, the world’s largest fiber broadband event, in Nashville, Tenn., from July 27-31, 2024.
  • To learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at the Regional Fiber Connect Workshops or the annual Fiber Connect 2024 event, please contact Lucy Green at [email protected] .

LA Kings Renew Long-standing Partnership With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Announce a New Commitment of $1 Million

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The partnership between the LA Kings and CHLA has proven to be a powerful force in raising awareness and support for the young patients served by the hospital.

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  • The partnership between the LA Kings and CHLA has proven to be a powerful force in raising awareness and support for the young patients served by the hospital.
  • To date, the LA Kings and the award-winning charitable arm of the team, the Kings Care Foundation, have donated over $2 million to support research at CHLA.
  • “For many years, we have had the privilege of working closely with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,” says Jennifer Pope, Senior Vice President, Community Relations and Hockey Development, LA Kings.
  • As the official children’s hospital of the LA Kings, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will continue to have a significant brand presence across the team and at Crypto.com Arena on game days.

Principal® Foundation Announces National Short Story Contest Finalists

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a nonprofit supporting areas locally and globally where Principal Financial Group® does business, announced 17 finalists for its inaugural national short story contest that invited people to share short stories around lived experiences with money. The contest is part of Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a new program from Principal Foundation that uses the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a nonprofit supporting areas locally and globally where Principal Financial Group® does business, announced 17 finalists for its inaugural national short story contest that invited people to share short stories around lived experiences with money.
  • The contest is part of Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a new program from Principal Foundation that uses the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances.
  • The contest is hosted in collaboration with The Center for Fiction, a national literary nonprofit, and Short Édition, a global publishing house.
  • The finalists' stories touched upon these emotions and explored topics such as debt, sacrifice, and independence.

Islanders Fans Votes Are In, The Fourth New York Islanders’ Puppy With a Purpose® Will Be Named “Jethro”

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

He soon after made an appearance at the Islanders annual golf outing, making fast friends with the team and staff members.

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  • He soon after made an appearance at the Islanders annual golf outing, making fast friends with the team and staff members.
  • Today, October 10th, Jethro’s name was announced during the team’s seventh annual ‘Pucks and Paws 2024’ calendar photoshoot.
  • He will undergo basic training and socialization with the Islanders’ staff, fans and public for the next 16-18 months.
  • “Partnering with America's VetDogs to co-raise Jethro, the fourth 'puppy with a purpose,' is a source of immense pride for the New York Islanders," shared Ann Rina, Executive Director of Community Relations at the New York Islanders.

Enterprise, NHL and NHLPA Renew North American Partnership

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

St. Louis, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - October 5, 2023) - Enterprise, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiyear extension of their North American partnership.

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  • St. Louis, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - October 5, 2023) - Enterprise, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiyear extension of their North American partnership.
  • "Our longstanding partnership with the NHL and NHLPA has created an incredible platform for us to reach new mobility audiences across North America," said Kyle Sanborn, Vice President of Global Brand Strategy & Marketing Activation at Enterprise Holdings.
  • The brand will maintain local market partnerships with a number of NHL Clubs and will continue to activate around NHL tentpole events like the NHL Winter Classic®, NHL® All-Star Game, NHL Stadium Series™, and Stanley Cup® Playoff games.
  • NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and the NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL All-Star logo and NHL Stadium Series name and logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League.

Latin Biz Today's Spectrum of Success Event Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Inspirational Leaders, Tips for Growing Your Business, Networking, Salsa Rhythms and Great Food

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event is an intersection of work, life, and culture.

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  • Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event is an intersection of work, life, and culture.
  • The event will take place on October 4, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mercy University, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
  • "We're excited to share a fun-filled, packed evening to capture core business knowledge to overcome today's challenges, be inspired, and celebrate Hispanic culture.
  • Join us for a memorable evening," said Tina Trevino, Partner and Vice President, Community Relations, Latin Biz Today.

Joe Kiser Named President of Old National Bank Foundation

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

“Joe is a trusted leader and connector who excels at developing strategic community partnerships, embodies our values and culture, and consistently leads with care and compassion,” says Stephanie Roland, Community Outreach Director, SVP for Old National Bancorp (“Old National). “He will serve as a partner, advisor and resource -- both internally and externally -- as we strive to drive positive community outcomes.”

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  • EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Joe Kiser, a 13-year Old National team member with extensive strategic partnership and community relations experience, has been named president of the Old National Bank Foundation, the giving arm of Old National Bank.
  • “Joe is a trusted leader and connector who excels at developing strategic community partnerships, embodies our values and culture, and consistently leads with care and compassion,” says Stephanie Roland, Community Outreach Director, SVP for Old National Bancorp (“Old National).
  • He previously served as a Community Relations Manager and a Banking Center Manager for Old National Bank, and he has held positions both on the Foundation’s Board of Directors and as the treasurer.
  • To learn more about the Old National Bank Foundation, go to oldnational.com/about-us/community/sponsorships-and-grants/foundation-grants .